Q. A 12-foot roll of aluminum foil costs $7.20. What is the price per inch?
Identify inches in 1 foot: Identify the number of inches in 1 foot.1 foot = 12 inches
Calculate total length: Calculate the total length of the roll in inches.Total length of roll: 12 feetConvert 12 feet to inches.1 foot = 12 inches12 feet = 12×12 inches = 144 inches
Calculate price per inch: Calculate the price per inch.Cost of roll: $7.20Total length of roll: 144 inchesPrice per inch = $7.20/144 inches
Perform division: Perform the division to find the price per inch. Price per inch = $7.20/144=$0.05
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